NHS News Round-Up: Social Media becoming an issue?

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Our NHS News Round-Up this week starts with growing concerns regarding the use of social media by doctors and nurses around the country. It has been reported that NHS employees are using services such as WhatsApp and Snapchat to share sensitive information Read More

Telecare backs Liverpool campaign against sugar

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This week, Telecare Choice are leading the Liverpool Telecare industry charge in backing the campaign to name and shame fizzy drink brands. Liverpool city council are the first council in Britain to name high sugar drinks brands in an attempt to beat Read More

Junior doctors strike for a better NHS

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Junior doctors strike For the first time since 1975, there is a junior doctors strike happening in the UK. Thousands of doctors around the UK began a 24 hour walk-out yesterday, causing disturbance in many hospitals. Doctors went on strike from 8am Read More

E. coli is circulating in Britain

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E. coli warning Public Health England have issued a warning that NHS patients have been infected with E. Coli.  You can read the full article from The Telegraph. Scientists have warned that deadly bacteria, such as E. Coli and Salmonella have mutated to be Read More

Winter deaths hit 15-Year high

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Winter deaths last year There are growing concerns that winter deaths are at a high, and may even continue to rise this year. It’s been reported by The Telegraph, that last winter saw the highest number of deaths since the turn of Read More

46,000 meals on wheels services axed

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Meals on wheels services It has been reported that 46,000 elderly people have had their meals on wheels services axed. Meals On Wheels delivery fresh meals to older people who choose to live independently. The meals are delivered direct to their door Read More